Bears coach goes topless in wild locker room celebration after dominating Eagles
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The Chicago Bears want to prove they’re for real, and their Black Friday win may have done just that.
The Bears traveled to Philadelphia and dismantled the reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles with a 24-15 victory.
The Bears dominated on the ground, rushing for 281 yards. For the first time since 1985, they had two 100-yard rushers in the same game.
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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni talks with Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson after a game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Eric Hartline/Image Images)
After the game, however, the party started in the locker room, and first-year head coach Ben Johnson found himself in the middle of it, partying shirtless and leading a chant.
“Good, better, better. Never let it rest until the good gets better and the better gets better,” Bears players and Johnson shouted after the head coach flexed his muscles.
Johnson’s exuberance spilled over into the locker room, although there was apparently a method to her toplessness. Wieners Circle, a Chicago hot dog stand, offered free hot dogs if Johnson took off his jersey after any victory this season.
“These guys feel really good about what they just did,” Johnson said before video of their celebration appeared. “It was tough to go on the road and beat a good team like that.”
Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field. (Eric Hartline/Image Images)
THE EAGLES BOO OFF THE FIELD AT THE HOME STADIUM AS THE BEARS DOMINATE ON THE FIELD IN AN UPSET VICTORY
Last season, the Bears’ Thanksgiving loss in Detroit led to the firing of coach Matt Eberflus and was the sixth straight loss of what deteriorated into a 10-game losing streak. A year later, the Bears bullied Philadelphia’s defensive line to a relatively easy victory.
“They believe a lot in what we’re doing. They believe a lot in themselves,” Johnson said. “They have a lot of faith in this coaching staff. And so that trust starts to develop and continues to grow.”
Members of the Chicago Bears celebrate after an interception against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher/Image Images)
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The Bears, winners of five straight, head to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers, while the Eagles will look to get back on track in a Monday night game in Los Angeles against the Chargers on December 8.
The News contributed to this report.
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